Benchmark Analytics and NLC-RISC hosted a joint study on October 2, 2026, analyzing 20 years of accreditation records and claims patterns.

Benchmark Analytics® was founded by a group of dedicated professionals with years of experience in law enforcement — along with deep expertise in the power of Data Science, evidence-based research and advanced technology for developing solutions proven to evolve personnel management in modern policing. With Benchmark Management System® (BMS), we close the current knowledge gaps in the marketplace by tracking, organizing and analyzing all data points associated with a police department’s sworn and non-sworn officers. We work with agencies to develop a comprehensive, top-to-bottom police force management system. First Sign® Early Intervention is the only research-based, data science-driven EIS in policing available today. First Sign leverages the world’s largest officer performance database with over 20 million records — developed in collaboration with the University of Chicago to deliver the most effective tool to identify off-track officer behavior. First Sign goes well beyond standard early warning systems by establishing benchmarks that more accurately identify levels of at-risk behavior . . . alerting you to the real need of intervention and officer support. Our Care Action Response Engine® (C.A.R.E) platform helps supervisors develop a deliberate, meaningful plan of action to help officers who have fallen off track get back on track — and out of C.A.R.E. Our mission is to transform police force management through an all-in-one, data management and early intervention system that provides a holistic view of every officer — in police departments of every size.

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